Infection Control & Prevention Nurse Position Available In Somerset, Maine

Infection Control & Prevention Nurse 1.0 1.0 out of 5 stars 59 West Front Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976 Woodlawn Rehabilitation Nursing Center offers specialized professional levels of care and support for our residents including Short-Stay Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, and Long Term Care. Our services are delivered by an experienced, thoughtful, and professional staff who follow evidenced based and clinical best practices to help promote health, safety, and a commitment to providing the highest level of care. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Woodlawn Rehabilitation Nursing Center follows in First Atlantic’s long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

POSITION SUMMARY

As part of the facility’s interdisciplinary approach to resident and employee safety, the Infection Control Prevention Nurse will develop and implement infection control procedures and practices.:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the facility’s activities aimed at preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) by ensuring that sources of infections are isolated to limit the spread of infectious organisms.: :
• Systematically collects, analyzes, and interprets health data in order to plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate appropriate public health practices.: :
• Conducts educational and training activities for healthcare workers through instruction and dissemination of information on healthcare practices.

: SKILLS Highly energetic individual who demonstrates a desire to develop and implement an effective infection prevention and control program. Plan and conduct training seminars and exercises and has a working knowledge of nursing practice and theory. Excellent written and oral communication skills, display leadership and creativity, possess time management skills, and have extensive presentation experience. Adaptable and flexible in order to meet a wide range of service needs.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Five years of relevant clinical experience for non-nurse applicants; Registered Nurses should have a broad level of experience including critical care, emergency medicine, and medical/surgical nursing.: :
• Current professional license in the

State of Maine:

• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) (can obtain upon hire):

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Read, analyze, and interpret contracts, technical procedures, and/or government regulations:
• Display proficiency in computer and software skills:
• Write reports and other forms of correspondence:
• Present verbal and/or written information and respond to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints: We want to support your work and life balance, so we have flexible shifts available – and would love to speak with you about what interests you.

Flexible Shifts Tuition reimbursement and Tuition Loan Forgiveness Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability Employer paid life insurance Flexible savings account, including medical dependent Paid Time Off available to all employees 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution